But if you’re also the inquisitive type, then you must be dying to know the ‘behind the scenes’ straight talk on what went down when HGTV stylist Emily Henderson took on dancer Cheryl Burke‘s contemporary gray abode to decorate for the holidays.

A rare look at how those ‘before’ and ‘after’ shoots come together, Emily is forthright about the challenges and obstacles she faced decorating Cheryl’s bachlorette pad last August, for a holiday shoot scheduled December 7th.

Holiday decorations are hard to come by in the middle of the summer, and this production included a fair amount of ingenuity, spray paint, and determination to pull off a ‘stunner’ of a reveal.

And if you think that “Dancing With The Stars” the All Star Event was full of bling, and hot performers, then you’ll positively swoon when you see the neon pink Christmas trees, white nutcrackers, and hot pink finery sprinkled amongst Cheryl’s more masculine decor.

Emily shares her design resources, budget, and thoughts about what went right and what could have been improved upon – an insight that will endear her to viewers.

The super feminine setting seems to suit Cheryl and is a major departure from the rather cold and sterile palette of Cheryl’s home.

What’s more, it’s a great example of thinking “outside of the box” or “dancing shoes” as the case may be to create a truly original holiday showcase.

Well it can be seductive, classic, playful, bold and brilliant depending upon the inventive ways you decide to use this dramatic hue!

‘House Beautiful‘ features 8 rooms that showcase black in all its glory! From a San Francisco kitchen to an entryway that looks like it stepped off your flatscreen from one of the Kardashian homes!

I think you’ll find that the growing popularity of black is quite tempting. And if you want to start in a small dose, horizontal stripes in a laundry room will add a lot of panache to your surroundings while you’re sorting, fluffing and folding!
Take a look at these interesting twists on some classics and let me know what you think!

If you’ve been waiting for the premiere date of season 2 of everyone’s fav decorator darling, “Million Dollar Decorators,” then you’ll have to sit tight until the spooks and gremlins have gone in the night and November 13 rolls around for the BRAVO hit!

The cast of quirky designers will all return, warts and all, for another season of raunchy behavior, splashy design, and demanding clients including a few famous faces sure to add more venom to the media glare they are currently subjected to..(think hot mess Lindsay Lohan for starters!)

Kathryn Ireland, Mary McDonald, Jeffrey Allan Marks, and the effervescent Englishman himself Martyn Lawrence Bullard continue to dazzle, delight, and utterly confound the audience with their antics as they whirl us through their visions and their passions for a madcap blend of talent, tantrums, and showmanship.

Colonials may abound in Natick, but charming and updated with a glorious back yard, patio perfect for entertaining, and an in-demand Lake Cochituate neighborhood are spectacular features of this new C21 Commonwealth listing!

Custom built-ins provide storage and convenience and the fireplace provides a cozy feel to the media hub.

The kitchen features a gorgeous granite slab breakfast bar perfect for entertaining as well as the daily meal center.

A great location for commuting, shopping, and other recreational activities…

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Start Your Engines!! The holiday crawl to Cape Cod is about to commence! While gridlock, bathroom stops, and cries of “Are we there yet?” are the usual accessories to the July 4th holiday, there ARE some ways of heading to the Cape which don’t require defensive driving and the patience of…..you get the picture! […]